TOURS & ATTRACTIONS TOURS & ATTRACTIONS KEY A =ADA Compliant F =Family Friendly S =Seasonal j =Minority Owned k =Women Owned Chicago Greeter Loop 77 E. Randolph St. 312-945-4231 chicagogreeter.com Local volunteer Greeters highlight Chicago’s downtown and neighborhoods on free guided walks customized by language and special interest. F Chicago Line Cruises Streeterville Ogden Slip, 465 N. McClurg Ct. 312-527-2002 chicagoline.com Tour Chicago’s renowned architecture aboard one of three vessels traversing the Chicago River, or experience Chicago’s history on a lake or river cruise. F S The Chicago Tour Company Online only 773-930-3710 chicagotourco.com Whether you’re looking for a general overview of the Windy City or a more focused themed itinerary, we can create the perfect Chicago tour for you! F Chicago’s First Lady Cruises Loop Chicago Riverwalk, 112 E. Wacker Dr. 847-358-1330 cruisechicago.com Get the real story of Chicago’s rich architectural history aboard the Official Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise. Daily departures Apr. – Nov. A F S City Cruises Anchored by Hornblower Streeterville Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 888-957-2634 cityexperiences.com/chicago/ city-cruises The most elegant, unique way to experience Chicago. Three-course plated dining, entertainment, outstanding service, and stunning views — all for one price. A F Gone Again Travel & Tours Austin 5940 W. Chicago Ave., Main Floor 773-417-8808 goneagaintravel.com The Chi-Town Soul Trolley, Restaurant, and History Tours highlight Black-owned establishments throughout Chicagoland with food and fun. Fjk Shoreline Sightseeing Streeterville Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-222-9328 shorelinesightseeing.com The guided Architecture River Tour was TripAdvisor’s #1 tour in the U.S. for 2020! Depart from Navy Pier or Michigan Avenue. See website for daily schedule, Mar. – Nov. F S Wendella Tours & Cruises Magnificent Mile 400 N. Michigan Ave. 312-337-1446 wendellaboats.com Chicago’s original narrated boat tours, since 1935. Wendella tours feature live narration highlighting Chicago’s history and world-class architecture. A F S The Escape Game Chicago River North 42 E. Ontario St. 312-453-7753 theescapegame.com/chicago Play Chicago’s #1 escape room! Enjoy five immersive adventure games: The Heist, Prison Break, Gold Rush, Mission: Mars, and Special Ops. F Go Chicago Purchase online or from participating attractions 866-628-9031 gocity.com/chicago/en-us Go Chicago is the only all-inclusive attractions pass with more than 25 top choices, including all of the museums, boat tours, towers, walking tours, and bikes. F Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center North Suburbs 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie 847-967-4800 ilholocaustmuseum.org The third-largest Holocaust museum in the world! See our safety procedures before you visit at ihm.ec/safetyprotocol. A F Millennium Park Loop 201 E. Randolph St. 312-744-1168 millenniumpark.org The sky’s the limit when hosting an event in Chicago’s Millennium Park. Millennium Park is the perfect location for your high-profile event. A F Museum of Illusions Loop 25 E. Washington St. 312-722-6780 chicago.museumofillusions.us Experience the impossible at the Museum of Illusions. Guests will enjoy more than 80 exhibits that are designed to tease the senses and trick the mind. A Museum of Science and Industry Hyde Park 57th St. and Lake Shore Dr. 773-684-1414 msichicago.org The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Explore a WWII German submarine and manipulate a 40-foot tornado, along with many other dynamic hands-on activities. A F Navy Pier Streeterville 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5300 navypier.org A Chicago landmark and the city’s most-visited destination, featuring more than 50 acres of parks, shops, theatres, restaurants, and attractions. A F Poetry Foundation River North 61 W. Superior St. 312-790-7070 poetryfoundation.org Poetry is a place in downtown Chicago at the Poetry Foundation, publisher of POETRY magazine, an independent literary organization dedicated to poetry. A AMUSEMENT/ WATER PARKS The Escape Game Chicago River North 42 E. Ontario St. 312-453-7753 theescapegame.com/chicago Play Chicago’s #1 escape room! Enjoy five immersive adventure games: The Heist, Prison Break, Gold Rush, Mission: Mars, and Special Ops. F Great Wolf Lodge Illinois North Suburbs 1700 Nations Dr., Gurnee 847-623-9653 greatwolf.com/illinois The best waterpark in Illinois. Family fun awaits when you visit our waterpark just outside Chicago. A F Navy Pier Streeterville 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5300 navypier.org A Chicago landmark and the city’s most-visited destination, featuring more than 50 acres of parks, shops, theatres, restaurants, and attractions. A F ATTRACTIONS 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck Magnificent Mile 875 N. Michigan Ave. 888-875-8439 360chicago.com Enjoy 360° views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront, 1,000 feet above The Magnificent Mile. Experience TILT, Chicago’s highest thrill ride! A F Art Institute of Chicago Loop 111 S. Michigan Ave. 312-443-3600 artic.edu Voted #1 museum in the world by TripAdvisor. Stop by and visit the greatest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of Paris. Kids under 14 free. A F Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago – Bike, Walking, Food Tours & Rentals Streeterville 540 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-245-9300 bobbysbikehike.com Guided bicycle, walking, food, and culture tours of Chicago, appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Top-ranked by TripAdvisor. A F Chicago CityPASS Purchase online or from participating attractions 208-787-4300, 888-330-5008 citypass.com/chicago Chicago CityPASS tickets will save you 50% off combined admission to Chicago’s top attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium. F DuSable Museum of African American History Hyde Park 740 E. 56th Pl. 773-947-0600 dusablemuseum.org DuSable Museum shares a unique cultural environment of African American history through thought-provoking exhibits, programs, and celebrations. A F j ARCHITECTURAL/ CULTURAL TOURS Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours Loop 300 E. Monroe St. 312-552-5100 chicagosegways.com Enjoy the famous attractions and architecture by exploring Chicago day or night with fun, friendly tour guides on this eight-mile glide aboard a Segway! F Chicago Architecture Center Loop 111 E. Wacker Dr. 312-922-3432 architecture.org Tour Chicago by boat, bus, walking, bike, or Segway on one of 85 exciting tours. Free exhibitions and programs all year. Unique retail shop on-site. A F Chicago Cultural Center Loop 78 E. Washington St. 312-744-3316 chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/chicago_ culturalcenter.html Gaze at the world’s largest Tiffany stained-glass dome and beautifully ornate multicolored mosaics, marble, and molding during guided architectural tours. A F Mercury, Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline Loop Chicago Riverwalk, 112 E. Wacker Dr. 312-332-1353 mercurycruises.com Don’t miss Mercury’s Urban Adventure Cruise, a complete city tour of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan’s downtown harbor. Our guides make the difference. F S 48 choosechicago.com
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